Flash Flooding in Virginia, July 12, 2025

Name: Flash Flooding in Virginia, July 12, 2025
Start: 2025-07-12T12:11
End: 2025-07-12T15:46
Location: Virginia

July 12, 2025 · NWS AKQ · 19 events in 8 counties and zones

Scattered showers and storms developed across central and eastern Virginia on July 12 given an unstable air mass in place. These storms were slow-moving and produced heavy rain and flooding.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $65,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 19

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS AKQ wrote it up.

Scattered showers and storms developed across central and eastern Virginia on July 12 given an unstable air mass in place. These storms were slow-moving and produced heavy rain and flooding.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 12, 5:51 AM EST, 6 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 12, 5:51 AM EST, 6 hours 20 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 12, 3:01 AM EST, 9 hours 10 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

MDZ021>025-NCZ102-VAZ075>078-084>086-090-095-098>100-520-522>525-
130815-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Eastern Currituck-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-James City-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-Eastern King and Queen-
Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
401 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-079>083-087>089-092-093-
096-097-509>519-521-130815-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-
Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Southampton-
Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Western Essex-
401 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, north central Virginia,
south central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening. There is a threat for localized flooding as well as a few
damaging wind gusts.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible each day through
early next week. There is a threat for localized flooding as well as
a few damaging wind gusts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 12, 11:34 AM EST, 37 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1234 PM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

VAZ511-512-515-516-121700-
Eastern Hanover VA-Western Hanover VA-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) VA-
Eastern Henrico VA-
1234 PM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL HENRICO AND SOUTH
CENTRAL HANOVER COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND THROUGH 100 PM
EDT...

At 1234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lakeside, or near Mechanicsville, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Mechanicsville and East Highland Park around 1240 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Solomons Store,
Chamberlayne, Atlee, Ashcake, Greendale, Longdale, and Dumbarton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3762 7751 3771 7748 3767 7729 3754 7737
TIME...MOT...LOC 1634Z 291DEG 7KT 3764 7742

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Miller

Special weather statement, Jul 12, 12:10 PM EST, 1 minute before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
110 PM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

VAZ093-096-121800-
Isle of Wight VA-Suffolk VA-
110 PM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL ISLE OF WIGHT  AND
THE SOUTHWESTERN CITY OF SUFFOLK THROUGH 200 PM EDT...

At 110 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Suffolk, or near Holland. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
         lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
         possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Suffolk around 115 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Suffolk Airport, Boaz,
Saunders, Lummis, Nurney, and Kilby.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3680 7681 3679 7659 3658 7654 3658 7682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1710Z 350DEG 3KT 3671 7669

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Wray

The radar

The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 71 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 17:10 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

19 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Richmond (C)

When: July 12, 12:11 PM EST
Where: Richmond (C) County, 2.07 mi S of Richmond to 2.12 mi S of Richmond
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.520, -77.450

The Virginia Statewide Incidents page posted that a water rescue occurred on the 1900 block of Bainbridge Street. Fire crews were reported to be on scene with two boats deployed and crews rescuing one adult and two juveniles from a vehicle submerged in water up to the wheel wells. No injuries were reported at the time of the report.

Flash Flood, Hanover

When: July 12, 12:30 PM EST
Where: Hanover County, 1.29 mi ENE of Ellerson to 1.44 mi ENE of Ellerson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.630, -77.380

The 911 call center reported standing water along Shady Grove Road. Time estimated from radar.

Flash Flood, Hanover

When: July 12, 12:30 PM EST
Where: Hanover County, 1.01 mi NE of Ellerson to 0.88 mi NE of Ellerson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.631, -77.387

The 911 call center reported standing water along Atlee Road.

Flash Flood, Richmond (C)

When: July 12, 12:41 PM EST
Where: Richmond (C) County, 45.14 mi WSW of Wellford to 45.1 mi WSW of Wellford
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.560, -77.490

Broadcast media shared a picture of street flooding along Grove Avenue in Richmond. The picture showed several inches of water over the roadway.

Flash Flood, Chesterfield

When: July 12, 12:56 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 1.49 mi SSE of Bon Air to 1.41 mi SSE of Bon Air
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.500, -77.560

Flooding was reported on mPING.

Flash Flood, Hanover

When: July 12, 1:00 PM EST
Where: Hanover County, 0.39 mi ENE of Ellerson to 0.34 mi E of Ellerson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.622, -77.393

Water was reported to be over the roadway at the intersection of Ellerson Farm Drive and Meadowbridge Road.

Flash Flood, Henrico

When: July 12, 1:15 PM EST
Where: Henrico County, 0.55 mi W of Sandston to 0.39 mi W of Sandston
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.520, -77.330

Airport Drive at Richmond International Airport was flooded from heavy rain. A video showing the flooding was shared on social media.

Flash Flood, Chesterfield

When: July 12, 1:18 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 1.17 mi SSE of Bon Air to 1.22 mi SSE of Bon Air
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.504, -77.565

Standing water was reported on Redington Drive.

Flash Flood, King William

When: July 12, 1:33 PM EST
Where: King William County, 0.88 mi NE of King William to 0.95 mi NE of King William
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.690, -77.010

A video on social media showed minor garage and yard flooding in King William.

Flash Flood, Chesterfield

When: July 12, 1:45 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 4.29 mi SSE of Bon Air to 4.1 mi SSE of Bon Air
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.460, -77.550

Water was over the roadway with US-360 partially closed at the intersection of VA-647 and Hull Street Road.

Flash Flood, Colonial Heights (C)

When: July 12, 1:45 PM EST
Where: Colonial Heights (C) County, 3.76 mi NE of Colonial Hgts to 3.85 mi NE of Colonial Hgts
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.288, -77.371

Flooding was reported via mPING along the intersection of Waterfront Drive and Dunston Point Parkway.

Flash Flood, Chesterfield

When: July 12, 1:51 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 1.78 mi ESE of Midlothian to 1.75 mi ESE of Midlothian
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.490, -77.620

A road was closed in the vicinity of Edenberry Drive due to standing water.

Flash Flood, Colonial Heights (C)

When: July 12, 1:55 PM EST
Where: Colonial Heights (C) County, 2.2 mi E of Colonial Hgts to 2.22 mi E of Colonial Hgts
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.250, -77.380

Multiple reports of flooding on Temple Avenue near Dimmock Parkway were relayed via waze.

Flash Flood, Prince George

When: July 12, 2:04 PM EST
Where: Prince George County, 1.77 mi NE of Prince George to 1.6 mi NE of Prince George
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.240, -77.260

Water was reported over Ruffin Road.

Flash Flood, Chesterfield

When: July 12, 2:15 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 1.86 mi SSE of Bon Air to 1.85 mi SSE of Bon Air
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.494, -77.562

Powhite Parkway exit ramp was closed due to standing water.

Flash Flood, Chesterfield

When: July 12, 2:21 PM EST
Where: Chesterfield County, 1.91 mi S of Bon Air to 1.82 mi S of Bon Air
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.492, -77.569

There were reports of multiple homes and vehicles at least partially submerged near Bon Air. Water rescue teams were deployed to assist affected residents.

Flash Flood, Norfolk (C)

When: July 12, 2:40 PM EST
Where: Norfolk (C) County, 2.35 mi SSW of Norfolk to 2.1 mi SSW of Norfolk
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.840, -76.290

There were numerous reports of flooding via waze with water visible on the roadway via VDOT cameras in the vicinity of I-264 just east of the downtown tunnel.

Flash Flood, Prince George

When: July 12, 2:47 PM EST
Where: Prince George County, 1.79 mi WNW of Templeton to 1.49 mi WNW of Templeton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.080, -77.360

There was a flooding report on mPING near the I-95 on-ramp.

Flash Flood, Norfolk (C)

When: July 12, 3:46 PM EST
Where: Norfolk (C) County, 1.61 mi NNE of Norfolk to 1.2 mi NNE of Norfolk
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.891, -76.257

The public reported flooding along Tidewater Drive near Cromwell Drive and on Norview Avenue via waze.

What these are

Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1280697, 1280699, 1280701, 1280702, 1280738, 1280709, 1280711, 1280715, 1280725, 1280726, 1280741, 1280727, 1280896, 1280728, 1280729, 1280730, 1280731, 1280732, 1280735.